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1. A method for using a computer system to provide additional material related to a concept within electronic text, comprising the steps of: a) establishing a format for an automated search request; b) accepting an automated search request in said format for additional information related to a concept represented within at least one text section of electronic text, wherein: i. said search request is initiated by execution of computer-executable code included in said electronic text; and ii. said computer-executable code is formatted and designed to be executed in real-time without user action when said electronic text is displayed; c) in response to said automated search request searching an index, said search of an index identifying additional material related to said concept, wherein: A. said index contains a plurality of terms by which it may be searched; and B. at least one term in said index is associated with a plurality of references, at least two of said plurality of references each providing information sufficient to specify different material; and d) providing an indicator of said additional material for display in the same presentation as said electronic text, wherein said indicator comprises display material not directly derived from said electronic text.
The invention is a method executed by a computer to enhance electronic reading by displaying additional material related to concepts found within the text. It works by embedding computer code in the electronic text that automatically creates and sends a search request when the text is displayed. This search request, formatted in a predefined way, looks for additional information related to a specific concept within the text. The search targets an index containing searchable terms, where each term links to multiple references pointing to different materials. An indicator, which isn't part of the original text, is then displayed alongside the electronic text to alert the reader of the additional related material.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said electronic text comprises non-text elements.
Building on the method described previously, the electronic text being analyzed and enhanced can include non-text elements such as images, videos, or interactive components. The concept identification and the subsequent search for related material still function even when the primary content is not exclusively textual.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said electronic text is an internet web page.
Building on the method described previously, the electronic text being analyzed is specifically an internet web page. This means the computer code initiating the search, the index being searched, and the display of the indicator all operate within the context of a web browser environment.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content of said electronic text is used to identify at least one concept.
Building on the method described previously, the system uses the actual content of the electronic text itself to identify the key concepts that are used as search terms for finding additional related material.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said search is influenced by additional information from the computer system from which said search is request is initiated.
Building on the method described previously, the automated search is influenced by additional information available from the computer system initiating the search request. This could include operating system details, installed software, or other system-level data.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said search is influenced by location information.
Building on the method described previously, the automated search is influenced by location information. This implies the search results are tailored based on the geographic location of the user or the computer system.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said search is influenced by network browser cookies.
Building on the method described previously, the automated search is influenced by network browser cookies. Information stored in cookies related to user preferences, browsing history, or website settings can be used to refine the search for additional material.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one said reference is a pointer.
Building on the method described previously, at least one of the references in the index is a pointer, which is a direct link or address to the additional material. The index entry doesn't contain the material itself, but a way to locate it.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one term in said index is chosen based on its relevance to an indicator of additional material.
Building on the method described previously, at least one term in the searchable index is chosen based on its relevance to a specific indicator of additional material, ensuring that the most appropriate additional information is presented to the user.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said index is a compilation of terms that may be searched, said search resulting in the retrieval of information sufficient to identify additional electronic text and sufficient to specify an indicator of said identified additional electronic text.
Building on the method described previously, the searchable index is a compilation of terms. A search returns information to identify additional electronic text *and* specify an indicator for that additional text. The index contains not just links to relevant content, but also instructions on how to display the indicator associated with it.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generation of said index comprises identifying targeting information for at least one indicator of additional material.
Building on the method described previously, the index generation involves identifying targeting information for indicators of additional material. This suggests the index is built with specific user segments or contexts in mind, to maximize the effectiveness of the presented indicator.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein said indicator of additional material comprises an advertisement.
Building on the method described previously, the indicator of additional material is an advertisement. The system is displaying targeted ads related to the content being viewed, triggered by the automatic search process.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein said additional material is related to said text section by relevance to related concepts.
Building on the method described previously, the additional material is related to the original text section by relevance to related concepts, meaning the system goes beyond exact matches to find material thematically connected to the text.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein said presentation comprises a browser window.
Building on the method described previously, the presentation of the electronic text and the indicator of additional material happens within a browser window. The system operates within the standard web browsing environment.
15. The method of claim 1 , wherein said indicator of additional material comprises a mechanism to provide access to a source of said additional material.
Building on the method described previously, the indicator of additional material includes a mechanism to access the source of the additional material, such as a hyperlink or button that takes the user to the linked content.
16. The method of claim 1 , wherein said indicator of additional material comprises non-text material.
Building on the method described previously, the indicator of additional material contains non-text content, such as an image, icon, or video, to draw the user's attention.
17. The method of claim 1 , wherein said additional material comprises at least one of a) text, b) graphics, c) audio, d) video and e) other computer presentable data.
Building on the method described previously, the additional material identified by the system can include various forms of computer-presentable data, like text, graphics, audio, video, or other file types.
18. The method of claim 1 , wherein said additional material identified by said index search is derived from an electronic text different from the electronic text of step (b).
Building on the method described previously, the additional material identified by the index search comes from a different electronic text than the one the user is currently viewing. The search broadens the user's access to relevant material beyond the immediate document.
19. The method of claim 1 , wherein said code, when executed, includes user identifying information as a search parameter.
Building on the method described previously, the code that initiates the search also includes user-identifying information as a search parameter. This allows for personalized search results and targeted recommendations based on the user's profile or history.
20. A computer system that provides information about additional material related to a concept within electronic text, comprising at least one computer and one computer-implemented program that: a) establishes a format for an automated search request; b) accepts an automated search request in said format for additional information related to a concept represented within at least one text section of electronic text, wherein: i. said search request is initiated by execution of computer—executable code included in said electronic text; and ii. said computer-executable code is formatted and designed to be executed in real-time without user action when said electronic text is displayed; c) in response to said automated search request searches an index, said search of an index identifying additional material related to said concept; wherein: A. said index contains a plurality of terms by which it may be searched; and B. at least one term in said index is associated with a plurality of references, at least two of said plurality of references each providing information sufficient to specify different material; and d) provides computer code to effect display of an indicator of said additional material in the same presentation as said electronic text, wherein said indicator comprises display material not directly derived from said electronic text; wherein said index contains a plurality of terms by which it may be searched and at least one term in said index is associated with a plurality of references, at least two of said plurality of references indicating different text sections.
This invention is a computer system that enhances electronic reading. It contains at least one computer running a program that initiates automated searches for extra material relevant to concepts within the electronic text. The program formats search requests and automatically sends them when the text is displayed. The system searches an index for relevant terms which point to different sections of text. It then displays an indicator, which isn't directly part of the electronic text, to show there's additional material available. The index contains terms associated with multiple references pointing to diverse text sections.
21. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing computer instructions to provide additional material related to a concept within electronic text, that when executed by a computer system: a) establishes a format for an automated search request; b) accepts an automated search request in said format for additional information related to a concept represented within at least one text section of electronic text, wherein: i. said search request is initiated by execution of computer-executable code included in said electronic text; and ii. said computer-executable code is formatted and designed to be executed in real-time without user action when text is displayeth; c) in response to said automated search request searches an index, said search of an index identifying additional material related to said concept; wherein: A. said index contains a plurality of terms by which it may be searched; and B. at least one term in said index is associated with a plurality of references, at least two of said plurality of references each providing information sufficient to specify different material; and d) provides computer code to effect display of an indicator of said additional material for display in the same presentation as said electronic text, wherein said indicator comprises display material not directly derived from said electronic text; wherein said index contains a plurality of terms by which it may be searched and at least one term in said index is associated with a plurality of references, at least two of said plurality of references indicating different text sections.
This invention is a non-transitory computer-readable medium (like a USB drive or hard drive) containing instructions to enhance electronic reading. When a computer runs these instructions, the system automatically searches for extra material relevant to concepts within electronic text. The code formats search requests which launch when text is displayed. The system searches an index for relevant terms which point to different sections of text. It then displays an indicator to show additional material. The index contains terms associated with multiple references pointing to diverse text sections.
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November 4, 2014
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